The Sedona Journal

Red rock country, in depth

Articles that go past the logistics — the geology, the history and the places around Sedona.

Planning a visit instead? Start with the practical guides.

Cathedral Rock glowing orange and reflected in a pool of Oak Creek

Hiking in Sedona: The Best Trails by Difficulty, with Parking and Heat Advice

Hiking in Sedona trail by trail: Cathedral Rock, Devil's Bridge, Soldier Pass, Boynton Canyon, Airport Loop, Bell Rock and West Fork, with Forest Service distances, climbs, parking and heat rules.

A tourist train crossing desert hills in Verde Canyon

Places

Is Sedona Worth Visiting? What You Get, What It Costs and Who It Suits

Is Sedona worth visiting? The red rocks and how they formed, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Oak Creek and the Chapel of the Holy Cross, the vortex question, costs, crowds and how long to stay.

The Milky Way over the silhouette of Cathedral Rock

Practical

Sedona Weather by Month: Heat, Monsoon Storms and the Best Time to Visit

Sedona weather month by month from the Western Regional Climate Center record: highs, lows, rain and snow, the July monsoon, flash floods, and when to hike, swim and stargaze.

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